After-school program
Structured afternoons for ages 5–16: homework help, reading, fitness, mentoring, and team activities from 4:00 to 7:30 PM.
Charlotte, North Carolina · Ages 5–16
Helping today's youth become tomorrow's stars
A & A Rising Stars gives young people positive mentorship, academic support, physical activity, recreation, and community experiences that help them grow into confident, responsible young people.
After school · 4:00–7:30 PM
Ages 5–16
Homework, fitness & mentoring every day
Our mission
Confidence, leadership, and healthy choices — built one afternoon at a time
A & A Rising Stars inspires and uplifts youth through mentorship, education, fitness, recreation, and community programs that promote confidence, leadership, healthy lifestyles, and positive decision-making.
Youth mentoring
Caring adult role models who help young people set goals, communicate, and make responsible decisions.
Fitness & recreation
Sports, agility drills, relay races, and fitness challenges built around participation and teamwork.
A day with us
What an afternoon looks like
Every day follows the same rhythm, so children know what to expect and parents know where their child is.
4:00–4:30 PM
Arrival & snack
Students check in, have a snack, and settle in from the school day.
4:30–5:30 PM
Academic support
Homework assistance, reading, tutoring, and educational activities.
5:30–6:15 PM
Fitness & recreation
Exercise, sports, games, fitness challenges, and team-building.
6:15–7:00 PM
Mentoring & enrichment
Life skills, leadership, character-building discussions, and creative activities.
7:00–7:30 PM
Wrap-up & pickup
Group reflection, cleanup, announcements, and parent pickup.
Ways to get involved
It takes a community to raise a star
Families, mentors, schools, and local businesses all have a place here. Pick the one that fits you.
Enroll a child
Register for the after-school program in a few minutes.
Volunteer
Mentor, tutor, coach, or help at events.
Sponsor us
Local businesses fund supplies, equipment, and transportation.
Donate
Give once or monthly to keep programs running.
Every Sunday
Already out here doing the work
Community outreach on the first Sunday, community workouts every Sunday after, and fundraising at Panthers home games all season.
Back-to-school giveaway
Backpacks and supplies handed out to more than a dozen young people heading into the new school year.
Community meal service
Youth and adult volunteers served hot meals and snacks to neighbors, side by side.
Sunday community workouts
Youth and families train together most Sundays. All fitness levels, no experience needed.
Questions?
Talk to us directly
Call Akeem Coston at 839-839-3529, or send a message and we will get back to you.
A & A Rising Stars
Charlotte, North Carolina
Akeem Coston, Founder — 839-839-3529
Angela Ray, Administrator — 704-280-0058
Facebook: A & A Rising Stars
Charlotte, North Carolina
Akeem Coston, Founder — 839-839-3529
Angela Ray, Administrator — 704-280-0058
Facebook: A & A Rising Stars